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The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier Launch Trailer

December 12, 2016 – Today we can share the full launch trailer for The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier, the all-new season in the critically-acclaimed series. The season debuts on December 20th taking form of a special two-part premiere with two episodes debuting on the same day: Episode One: ‘Ties That Bind’ Part I & Episode Two: ‘Ties That Bind’ Part II.

In the full launch trailer for the two-part premiere, we further explore the dire situation that brings newcomer Javier and his family together with the young survivor Clementine. We also catch a glimpse of familiar faces from The Walking Dead universe such as Jesus, while also getting some clues on exactly what this ‘New Frontier’ represents…

The first TWO of five episodes in The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier will premiere digitally worldwide starting Tuesday December 20th on PC from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One®, and on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4. The episode will be available the same day for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play. Release dates for additional platforms will be announced in the near future.

Beginning in February, the series will also be available for purchase on a special ‘Season Pass Disc’ for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, which will include the premiere episodes for the third season, as well as access to all subsequent episodes in the five episode season for download as they become available.

Users can pre-order the season for their favorite platform now by visiting https://telltale.com/series/the-walking-dead-a-new-frontier/#buy. As a special bonus, PlayStation 4 digital preorders also receive a complimentary copy of The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: Michonne; while Steam users receive a discount of 10% for preordering.

When family is all you have left… how far will you go to protect it? Years after society was ripped apart by undead hands, pockets of civilization emerge from the chaos. But at what cost? Can the living be trusted on this new frontier? As Javier, a young man determined to protect his family, you meet a young girl who has experienced her own unimaginable loss. Her name is Clementine, and your fates are bound together in a story where every choice you make could be your last.

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier will act as both a new beginning for players fresh to the series and unfamiliar with Clementine, as well as a continuation for players who have experienced Seasons One and Two. Players new to the series will be able to start a story that is tailored to this new beginning. Players continuing onward from prior seasons will have multiple options for quickly configuring their tailored backstory, or importing past save files from various platforms. Additional information on this feature will be detailed in the coming week.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – A New Frontier is expected to receive a rating of ‘M’ (Mature) from the ESRB.

For more news and information on the season, stay tuned to telltale.com, follow @telltalegames on Twitter, and on follow our page on
Facebook.com/TheWalkingDeadGame.

Space Hulk: Deathwing – Launch Trailer

December 12, 2016 – Space Hulk: Deathwing, the FPS from Streum On Studio set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, releases December 14th on PC! The time has come: Under the command of their Librarian, the 1st Company of the Dark Angels prepares to board the gigantic, Genestealer-infested Space deposited in Imperial space by the uncaring tides of the Warp. In today’s Launch Trailer, get a glimpse of the Genestealer swarms you will have to face when you start exploring the Space Hulk on December 14th!

Space Hulk: Deathwing is a first-person shooter based on Games Workshop’s classic Space Hulk boardgame, set in the universe of Warhammer 40,000. Developed in Unreal Engine 4, the game tasks you―in an extensive solo campaign co-written by Black Library author and Dark Angels specialist Gav Thorpe, or a challenging co-op mode up to 4 players―with facing the Genestealer swarms in the depths of a gigantic amalgamation of interstellar debris and wrecked spacecraft know as a Space Hulk. Unlock and equip yourself with the most powerful weaponry available to the Imperium, master destructive Psyker powers, and command your squad mates in battle to defeat the Xenos threat.

Space Hulk: Deathwing releases on PC on December 14th.

Until that date, players can still pre-order the game on Steam to obtain a 15% discount as well as an exclusive in-game weapon, the Lost Mace of Corswain. The game will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2017.

Gunjack 2: End of Shift – Launch Trailer

8 December 2016 – London, UK – CCP Games is thrilled to announce that Gunjack 2: End of Shift, the sequel to one of the best-selling VR games of all time, Gunjack, is out now and available exclusively on Daydream, priced at $12.99.

Gunjack 2 is developed by CCP Shanghai, which has quickly become world renowned as a leader in the creation of high quality mobile VR experiences. Their previous release, Gunjack , has sold through more than 500,000 units across the four platforms on which it was released – Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR. Gunjack was praised for its breakthrough graphics when it launched on Gear VR in November 2015 and with Gunjack 2, the development team have again raised the bar for mobile VR games.

Gunjack 2: End of Shift is a fast-paced, space shooter set in EVE Online®’s science fiction universe, built from the ground up for mobile VR using Unreal Engine 4. Everyone fights in New Eden. Some fight for power. Others for money. But out on the fringes of known space, most fight simply to see another day. Far from the comforts of civilization, the vast mining rig, Kubera, is home. As a turret operator charged with defense of the rig and a formidable arsenal at their disposal, players must protect the Kubera and its precious cargo from bandits trying to blow the rig apart.

Gunjack 2: End of Shift seamlessly integrates intuitive motion controls with intense, full-immersion action to become the ultimate mobile virtual reality experience. Players use the Daydream controller to aim and shoot down swarms of enemies, strategically deploy special weapons, and activate an energy shield to survive the most dangerous situations. The game will also feature procedural daily missions, ensuring endless replayability. Cinematic storytelling is also central to Gunjack 2, cut-scenes featuring the mining rig’s crew immerse the player in the life of danger for those in the Outer Ring of New Eden.

“The impact of VR as an entertainment medium can really only be grasped when experienced first-hand and with Daydream, the goal of being able to deliver high quality mobile VR to the broadest possible audience feels within reach,” said Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games. “We’ve designed Gunjack 2 to be a showcase for Daydream and we’re excited to demonstrate the impressive capabilities of Google’s new VR platform.”

“Pushing beyond what we achieved with the original Gunjack has been at the forefront of our minds for Gunjack 2 on Daydream,” said Jean-Charles Gaudechon, executive producer of Gunjack 2: End of Shift. “Collaborating with Google has been an incredibly rewarding experience and with Gunjack 2, we’re able to deliver a true leap forward in mobile VR gaming.”

For more details about the game, please visit www.gunjack2.com.

Shadow Warrior 2: The Way of the Wang Free DLC Released

Austin, TX – Independent developer Flying Wild Hog and free DLC connoisseurs Devolver Digital have released Shadow Warrior 2: The Way of the Wang, a free DLC pack for the hit first-person slasher on Steam and GOG. Shadow Warrior 2 will be 25 percent off through the weekend to celebrate the launch of the new free DLC.

Shadow Warrior 2’s The Way of the Wang DLC opens up a new area within the game’s hub town, presenting seven special trials for Lo Wang to unlock and overcome. Players will be able to earn new crafting abilities, weapon gem slots, and base weapon upgrade perks upon completing each new trial with the prized Fist of Gozu weapon waiting for those that complete the final Trial of the Ancient God mission. Shadow Warrior 2 fans will also find three new ‘Insane’ difficulty levels for the game and five new achievements waiting for them in the DLC pack.

“The fact is Shadow Warrior 2 was a hit for Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital and frankly we have more money than we can handle at the moment,” said Fork Parker, CFO at Devolver Digital. “Our team of lethal but fiscally responsible ninja accountants advised me to go ahead and giveaway The Way of the Wang DLC for free and write it off on our taxes. So there you go, you cheap bastards.”

Launched in October, Shadow Warrior 2 has been a critical and commercial success for the independent Polish developer Flying Wild Hog. In its first week alone, the sequel enjoyed a fourfold increase in sales over the 2013 Shadow Warrior reboot.

The sequel follows the further misadventures of former corporate shogun and anti-hero, Lo Wang, who after the events of the first game is surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world. The formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world he inadvertently corrupted.
Shadow Warrior 2 is available on Steam [shadowwarrior.com] and is set for release on consoles in early 2017. For more information please hit up whowantssome.wang or follow @shadowwarrior on Twitter.

Fantastic Beasts Comes to WB Studio Tour Hollywood

(Burbank, Calif. – December 7, 2016) Today, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood revealed its latest tour addition, From J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: The Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Exhibit, with special guests Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and Bonnie Wright (Harry Potterfilm series). Opening to the public on December 9, 2016, the reimagined exhibit offers an up-close look at authentic props and costumes from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the beloved Harry Potter films. Tour guests will now be able to explore how J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has been brought to life on the silver screen over the past 15 years.

Fogler, who played the lovable No-Maj and aspiring baker, Jacob Kowalski, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, when asked about seeing the exhibit for the first time said, “it’s an absolute honor to be a part of this all.”

When asked about what fans can look forward to in the new exhibit, Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, said, “For fans these costumes and props were such a big part of the experience when watching Harry Potter.  I think that’s what is exciting, to see those details.”

The expansion will take guests on a journey from concept art to final designs used on set. Tour guests will be able to see the detailed costumes of Lord Voldemort, from a young Tom Riddle to his rise as the Dark Lord. Guests will also have the opportunity to be sorted by the magical Sorting Hat into one of the four Hogwarts houses. This interactive experience will take place in front of a life like image of the Great Hall which will include costumes of iconic Hogwarts professors. As a finale to the exhibit, guests will be able to explore the newest film from the Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Highlights of the Fantastic Beasts experience include costumes worn by Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein), Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Colin Farrell (Percival Graves), as well as Newt’s case of creatures.

“We are excited to let the world peer behind the lens to see how filmmakers develop the entertainment we love,” said Danny Kahn, Executive Director, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. “This experience will transport guests from Harry Potter’s Hogwarts adventures back to 1926 New York, where Newt Scamander’s misplaced magical case has found its home.”

Prey – 8 Minutes of Gameplay

December 7, 2016 – Take a tour of Talos I and discover more secrets in the newest gameplay video and when Prey releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2017. Learn more at https://goo.gl/7QrG8M

Powers. Tools. Weapons. Aliens. And a massive space station. In signature style, Arkane Studios’ sci-fi thriller blends simulation and narration, dropping you into a carefully crafted world, then setting you free to play as you want. Watch almost nine minutes of pure Prey gameplay, with some light narration from Creative Director Raphael Colantonio and Lead Designer Ricardo Bare.

Prey will launch in 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

For more on Prey, follow the game on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/preygame
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preygame/
Tumblr: https://prey.tumblr.com

Civilization VI Behind the Scenes with Sean Bean

December 7, 2016 – Fresh from winning Best Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2016 last week in Los Angeles, 2K and Firaxis Games have released a new video giving a look at the creation of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.

In this new video we go behind-the-scenes in the recording booth with the game’s narrator, Sean Bean, as he discusses working on and starring in the trailer for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.

For the latest news on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit the official site, follow @CivGame on Twitter, and become a fan of Civilization on Facebook.

RapidX Launches New Gaming Chairs

San Clemente, CA – Dec 7, 2016 – The Holiday season always brings an influx of new games and games systems, making comfortable playing accommodations essential. RapidX’s recently launched Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs deliver “Best in Class” design and function by combining the comfort of luxurious office chairs with the ergonomic design and flexibility of performance race car seating.

The RapidX gaming chairs’ seating platform can be lowered to as low as 13-inches from the floor to make it a perfect perch for console gamers huddled around the Family Room big-screen TV, while desktop PC gamers can enjoy levels of comfort and adjustability on par with premium-level office furnishings.

“Having the RapidX Finish Line gaming chair, I can now now enjoy my gaming time in a comfortable chair that allows me to game for hours,” said Ahman Green, former NFL Star and avid gamer.

“And the chair has an awesome look and design!”

“RapidX is the culmination of 20 years in the gaming and custom furniture industries, having intimate knowledge of both led to the development of products that sit at the crossroads of two traditionally disconnected market segments,” said Ammar Adra, RapidX founder. “The Ferrino and Finish line chairs were created to express a perfect blend of lifestyle, technology,
and design.”

About Ferrino

RapidX’s Ferrino series chair delivers maximum comfort for extended gaming sessions. The Ferrino features bold, yet tasteful, design accents and is available in six colors: solid black, or black with white, blue, pink, red, or brown stitching and accents. A single 2.5-inch color strip wraps around the perimeter of the chair back and seat for optimal style and durability. When combined with the diamond-pattern color stitching, the striking contrast delivers a sharp, sporty design aesthetic.

About Finish Line

RapidX’s Finish Line series chair melds function and design aesthetics from both the gaming and motorsports worlds. The Finish Line is available in four color options: red on black, white on black, white on blue, or yellow on red. Its hallmark checkerboard-style pattern and double-color stitching hides an orthopedic secret that makes this sporty chair surpass durability and comfort expectations. Physically wider than the Ferrino model, the Finish Line delivers cutting edge style and comfort that appeals to gamers and racers alike.

RapidX’s Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs are available for purchase at Amazon.com, Target.com, and NewEgg.com.

For more information regarding RapidX’s Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs,please go to www.rapidx.io.

Antlion Audio Unveils ModMic 5

Portland, OR (DEC 6) – Antlion Audio (www.AntlionAudio.com) is proud to announce the ModMic 5 is now available on their website and will soon be available in retail stores worldwide. The ModMic is an award winning attachable boom mic that can turn any pair of headphones into a headset for gaming, streaming, or VoIP and more. The patented base clasp securely adheres to any surface and the super strong neodymium magnets holds the mic in place. The 5th generation improves on the original design across the board, adding dual mic capsules, a fully modular cable system, and premium grade materials to deliver the pinnacle of custom audio.

One of the most significant innovations in the ModMic 5 is the addition of a dual capsule microphone. With the flick of a switch the ModMic 5 goes from studio quality to noise canceling mode through the innovative dual capsule system built into the mic boom. This means that a single ModMic can go from a quiet home environment where quality is needed for recording or streaming to a noisy office or LAN gaming event where noise cancellation is essential. With the compact carrying case included, bringing along high quality sound has never been easier.

The most common feature request by customers has come to life as well in the form of a fully modular cable system. This allows users to select the right cable length for their needs and quickly swap over to different devices, such as PC, current-gen consoles, or smart phones. Included with the modular cables is a detachable mute switch module and the new cable wrap system, which ensures perfect cable management, keeping the cords from the headphones and the ModMic tightly bound together.

Finally, the materials in the ModMic have been improved across the board. From Kevlar reinforced cabling to a thicker steel spine and a stronger magnet, there’s never been a better ModMic than the ModMic 5.

“This is the culmination of taking years of feedback from our users and putting every reasonable improvement suggestion into action,” said Elishaya Wisnievitz, CEO of Antlion Audio. “We have never been more proud of and thankful to our many fans, and we believe the ModMic 5 will show our commitment to listening and acting on their feedback.”

Antlion believes all people should have the option to use the headphones they love and still enjoy the superb quality that a ModMic can bring. Find out more at the ModMic website at www.AntlionAudio.com.

Tech Specs:

Uni-directional (Noise Canceling) Omni-directional (Studio Mode)
Sensitivity: -38 ± 3 dB
Response: 100 Hz–10 kHz
SNR: >50+ dB
Impedance: 2.2 KΩ
Operating Voltage: 1 to 10V
Max current at 2.0V: 500 µA
Max input SPL: 110 dB
Sensitivity: -26 ± 3 dB
Response: 30 Hz–17.5 kHz
SNR: 58+ dB
Impedance: 2.2 KΩ
Operating Voltage: 1 to 10V
Max current at 2.0V: 500 µA
Max input SPL: 110 dB

ModMic 5 MSRP: $69.95

Sniper Elite 4 – “Italy 1943” Story Trailer

December 6, 2016 – Fans hungry for more info on SNIPER ELITE 4 can now watch “Italy 1943”, the first in a series of new story trailers for 2017’s first AAA shooter.

Featuring previously unseen concept art, environments, factions and brand new story details, “Italy 1943” recounts the intricate machinations behind the Allied invasion of Italy. In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl Fairburne will help release the country from the shackles of Fascism, fanning the flames of resistance, and in doing so uncover a terrifying Nazi technology threatening the whole of Europe.

In a detailed post for PlayStation Blog, SNIPER ELITE 4 Narrative Designer Colin Harvey sets the scene for the game’s thrilling World War 2 campaign:

“In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl is plunged into a country that’s been under the yoke of Mussolini’s Fascism for over two decades. Political opposition to the regime was either crushed early on or escaped abroad. Now, though, discontent is growing…”

Look out for future intel videos in the coming weeks: Each one will offer choice insights into SNIPER ELITE 4’s dramatic story, revealing the intriguing characters, stunning locations and absorbing subplots you’ll encounter in wartime Italy.

SNIPER ELITE 4 launches across PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 14, 2017.